63rd Street over Spicebush Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4MI N of 104th a · Structure no. 000000000000213
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
63rd Street over Spicebush Creek is a steel culvert carrying 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2022. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 63rd Street over Spicebush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.